Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision on day one

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR & ASE trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Macon is seeking an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, including color tint preparation, paint mixing, and applying top coats in line with OEM standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage. This role requires 3+ years of experience in paint operations at a collision center, with Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and collaboration with body

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints.
• Ensure formulations, top coating and curing meet OEM standards.
• Perform masking and reassembly to complete paint operations.
• Return vehicle to body technician after painting.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification (refinishing)

Job description

Service Center

Macon

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to: Preparing color tint to match paint color, mixing paint colors and ensuring all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage, ensuring that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly have been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY

• Benefits from day one - Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay - Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products - 3M Collision Repair Products
• Paid Vacation & Holidays - Begin accruing day 1!
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications - I-CAR and ASE

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity - reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Work through competing priorities and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.